Resources forBusinessesin Downtown Birmingham
Join us for
Merchant Meetings
The Birmingham Shopping District hosts merchant meetings and workshops throughout the year to provide updates on district programs and provide educational and networking opportunities. Check the monthly Business Newsletter for the latest schedule.
Connect with us
Merchant Database Form
To ensure you receive important communications from the BSD, including the monthly business e-newsletter, be sure to complete/update the Merchant Database Form.
Birmingham Bucks
E-Gift Cards
Birmingham Bucks e-gift cards keep local dollars within the community and can be used at over 60 retailers and restaurants.
Enjoy local perks
Employee Discount
Employees of businesses in the Birmingham Shopping District are eligible for an Employee Discount Card, offering special discounts at participating businesses.
Doing business in the
City of Birmingham
Find all of the information you need to do business in the City of Birmingham including licenses, permits, city ordinances/codes and more.
Commercial space readiness
An ICSC Guidebook
The free Commercial Space Readiness Guidebook from ICSC is designed to help small business owners understand and apply real estate concepts to advance their growth goals.
Business resources
At the Library
The Baldwin Public Library offers commercial resources that may be of use to your businesses including educational programs, small business resources, room rental opportunities and more! Additionally, the library's well-equipped Idea Lab offers a variety of capabilities including regular and 3D printing, laser engraving, embroidery and more.
Grow your business
Initiate Prosperity
Initiate Prosperity offers free online resources to help you strengthen and grow your business. Whether you are starting from the ground up or looking to grow an established business, Initiate has hundreds of resources to use at your fingertips on your own time.